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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.52, 1,551.81 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.52, 1,551.81 and 627.16 is: 865.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.52 : 1,551.81 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.52/1,551.81 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.52x = 1,551.81 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.52x = 973,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,233.16/1,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.47

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